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abolish

Meaning

To bring to an end; to annul or repeal.

Examples by difficulty

Basic: Simple, everyday vocabulary — the easiest to read.

The protestors demanded they abolish the unfair laws. They were tired of being treated badly. They wanted to end the old rules that hurt so many people and start fresh.

The town council finally decided to abolish the outdated rule about mandatory evening bell ringing. Years of complaints about the noise finally paid off, ending a practice nobody truly wanted anymore.

The council finally agreed to abolish the mandatory early morning dew collection. For years, everyone grumbled about the freezing temperatures and wasted hours, but no one had the power to end the silly tradition. Now, they could sleep in.

The king decreed, "I shall abolish all broccoli in the kingdom! From this day forward, only pizza shall grace our plates." His royal tummy rumbled with delight, eager to end the reign of the green trees of doom.

We must abolish the mandatory polka-dot sock law. No longer will anyone be forced to wear stripes and dots at the same time. This cruel rule, which made everyone look like a confused clown, is finally over!

Normal: Standard, everyday language.

They fought tirelessly to abolish the unfair laws that had plagued their community for decades. The cheers echoed through the streets as the council finally voted to bring their oppressive reign to an end, finally annulling the laws that had caused so much pain.

The oppressive silence of the mines had to end. Generations toiled, breathing dust and despair. We gathered signatures, our hands raw but our spirits burning, demanding they abolish the practice. No longer would children be sent into the darkness.

The city council finally decided to abolish the archaic law that mandated public displays of obedience to the Sovereign Fungus. Decades of unnecessary, elaborate bowing and chanting had worn everyone down. It was time to simply end it and move on with their lives.

My neighbor insisted we abolish Mondays. He argued the day was a cosmic prank, designed to make weekends feel like a distant, sparkly dream. He even wrote a strongly worded petition, which I signed after a hefty bribe of leftover pizza.

After years of passive-aggressive napkin folding, the International Society of Crumpled Lunch Bags finally voted to abolish their outdated "crease with malice" rule. This decision will bring to an end the tense, silent battles that have plagued countless picnics, allowing for a more relaxed and less judgmental approach to food debris management.

Advanced: Richer vocabulary that stretches an upper-level reader.

The city council, tired of the escalating complaints, finally decided to abolish the outdated and inconvenient parking meters. Residents rejoiced, eager to experience the simple freedom of parking without the constant worry of fines. This marked an end to a long-standing frustration for everyone.

The council debated for hours, their faces grim. They agreed the ancient, convoluted tax on fungal spores was unjust, a relic of a forgotten age. Finally, the leader stood, pounding the table. "We must abolish this ridiculous levy!" The crowd roared, sensing the end of an irrational burden.

The council declared they would abolish the outdated practice of the nightly lighthouse keeper's foghorn test. After years of disruptive blasts at 3 AM, the townspeople rejoiced that the cacophony would finally end. No more startled families or bleary mornings.

The tyrannical goose king decreed a new edict: all citizens must wear tiny hats or face the indignity of feather-plucking. Thankfully, a brave band of squirrels staged a daring heist, stealing the royal quill to abolish this preposterous law forever. No more hat-related terror!

The annual "Most Annoying Office Plant" competition had reached its zenith. After Brenda's wilting fern finally gave up the ghost, the consensus was clear: they needed to abolish this arbitrary title. No more judges, no more passive-aggressive nominations; just peaceful, albeit slightly dusty, greenery.

Challenging: Rare, high-register vocabulary for serious word lovers.

After years of egregious injustices, the populace demanded they abolish the draconian laws. Their voices, a chorus of righteous indignation, sought to annul the oppressive statutes that had tormented them for generations.

The villagers, embittered by the capricious whims of the hereditary magistrate, collectively resolved to abolish his arbitrary decrees. No longer would his pronouncements dictate their lives; they yearned to annul and repeal the oppressive system that had shackled them for generations.

The council debated the oppressive decree, their voices laced with righteous indignation. They resolved to abolish the archaic mandate, to annul its tyrannical grip and repeal its unjust stipulations, restoring dignity to the downtrodden artisans whose livelihoods were imperiled by its existence.

Our esteemed council, in a moment of profound sagacity and perhaps mild delirium from the punch, resolved to abolish the deeply unpopular annual Flumph Fanciers' Gala. Henceforth, no more sequined capes or lamentable yodeling will grace our esteemed municipality.

After years of acrimonious debate, the Grand Council of Sentient Spatulas finally voted to abolish the "crepe-folding" ritual, deeming its convoluted maneuvers utterly anachronistic. This momentous decree will annul the mandatory, dawn-assigned spatula choreography that had plagued their placid existence, ushering in an era of leisurely flip-flops.

Difficulty

Normal — Everyday words worth reinforcing.

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